INTRODUCTIONEffective communication in health care is extremely important for health care professional, the patients and the facilities that are providing the care. It can make a difference between life and death. If there is not enough communication within the healthcare industry, medical care will not be given effectively due to mistakes that well be made when things are not understood or clear. When it comes to patients lives at stake, effective communication is a major priority in the health care industry. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ITS ELEMENTS

Effective communication plays a major role in the success of every professional and personal relationship (Diane Todd, eHow, 2012). The success of every professional and personal relationship relies on a person’s ability to communicate effectively. Becoming a skilled communicator requires learning every element necessary for effective public speaking, interpersonal, media development and business relations. The five basic elements of effective communication are; sender, receiver, message, the channel and feedback. The first component is the sender which uses effective verbal as well and nonverbal techniques (Diane Todd, eHow, 2012). The sender must speak or write clearly, organize his or hers points to make them easy to follow and understand. The sender must maintain eye contact, use proper grammar and give accurate information. If a sender uses all these verbal and nonverbal techniques, he or she will be able to communicate effectively to their receiver. The second component is the receiver, which is a person or a group of people that are listening carefully, sitting up straight and making eye contact to the sender. If the receiver does these three things he or she will understand the message that the sender is talking about. However, the receiver can also communicate verbally and...

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